Wall Street marks first anniversary of terror attacks
Markets opened late and closed lower on light volume as memorials were held at the World Trade Center site. The Dow finished down 21.44 to 8581.17 while the Nasdaq declined 4.64 to 1315.45 amid mixed trading and ceremony delays. Alliant Energy said it sold its Cargill-Alliant LLC stake for 19 million dollars. Cedarapids owner Terex reorganized into five units under Terex Corp. Iowa State University to announce 16 million dollars in gifts from Cargill, including computer software programs.
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Wall Street stalls as traders return after 9 11 impact
Wall Street pauses as the New York Stock Exchange resumes and traders recount losses from the World Trade Center attacks. Morgan Stanley veteran Mark Feeley returns to the floor, calling the trading floor his second family while colleagues like Richie Weppler mourn friends lost. The district’s mood remains hushed and reflective a year after the tragedy. Andrea Moxey describes the lingering trauma and questions that persist about why it happened.
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Quiet air travel at The Eastern Iowa Airport
Passen ger activity was light at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. More than a half dozen flights were canceled mainly for lack of passengers. Spirit Airlines offered 13 400 free tickets to promote travel on Sept 11.
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Telemarketing firms pause outbound calls on 9 11 anniversary
Telemarketing companies including Access Direct and Buffalo-Cody suspend outbound calling to mark the September 11 attacks. Some firms retain inbound work while others scale back activity as clients join in the nationwide observance.
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Trustee urges liquidation of Dubuque trucking firm H & W Motor Express
A bankruptcy trustee asks to convert H & W Motor Express Co from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. The 75 year old Dubuque carrier failed to secure post petition financing, faced truck repossession, and vacated its headquarters with most of its 260 employees laid off. No hearing date set in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
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Market Moves Mixed as Tech Leads Broad Rally
The Gazette reports a cautious late morning with tech shares advancing while energy and industrials lag. The Dow climbs while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq show modest gains, driven by chipmakers and software firms. Volume stays steady amid inflation worries.
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